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224 Laurel St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060, USA|Downtown Santa Cruz
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Property Overview
This summary uses Zumper’s proprietary data. “Things you’ll love” and “Great for” are based on our internal analyses of market trends and renter insights.
Things you’ll love
Less expensive- High school nearby
- Extra Storage
Great for
Pet owners
Social life
Work-from-home
Amenities for 224 Laurel St, Downtown Santa Cruz
Apartment Amenities
| Air Conditioning | Balcony |
| Fireplace | Forced Air |
Appliances
| Dishwasher | Garbage Disposal |
Tech
| Cable Ready |
Building
| Cats OK | Dogs OK |
| Onsite Laundry |
Grounds
| Assigned Parking | Storage |
Units, floor plans, amenities, dimensions, details, availability, and prices may be approximate and subject to change. Please contact a community representative for more information.
Policies and fees
Dog Policy
Allowed
Cat Policy
Allowed
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About 224 Laurel St
Sweet deal!
This listing is 24% below the median price for 1 bedroom apartments in Downtown Santa Cruz.
This beautiful, light-filled one-bedroom loft offers a serene retreat in downtown SantaCruz, perfectly blending sophistication with coastal charm. Nestled on the third floor, it features soaring ceilings and oversized windows overlooking a tranquil, tree-lined street. The open-concept living space flows seamlessly into a modern kitchen equipped with granite countertops, updated glass stovetop and oven, and dishwasher ideal for both culinary adventures and casual entertaining. The loft-style bedroom perches above the living area, illuminated by natural light, while the spacious bathroom boasts a walk-in shower. A private balcony invites quiet mornings or relaxed evenings outdoors. Convenience is built-in with in-unit laundry, secure gated entrance, covered assigned parking, dedicated ground-floor storage
Property highlights
We compared every listing in the surrounding area to determine which amenities are most common. If a building lacks an amenity that most others in the area have, it is a con. If a building has an amenity most others in the area do not, it is a pro. Similarly, price, schools, and size are calculated relative to the size, price, and distance to schools of the other properties nearby.How 224 Laurel St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060, USA compares to other nearby properties.
Positives
- Less expensive
- Some rentals at this address are cheaper than similar listings nearby
- High school nearby
- There is a high school 0.5 mile away
- Extra Storage
- Upgraded in-unit features
- Fireplace
- Upgraded in-unit features available
- Images available
- There are at least 10 photos of this address
- Laundry available on site
- Washers and dryers are available in-building or in-unit
Considerations
- Greater distance from grade schools
- The nearest elementary school is farther than 1 mile away
Address details
| Neighborhood | Downtown Santa Cruz |
|---|---|
| Zip code | 95060 |
| Type | Condo for rent |
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Rent trends in Downtown Santa Cruz
1-bedroom apartments at 224 Laurel St cost about 24% less than the average rent price for 1-bedroom apartments in Santa Cruz.
Median rents as of Oct 25 2025.
Downtown Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| November 2023 | $2,533 |
| December 2023 | $2,741 |
| January 2024 | $2,600 |
| February 2024 | $2,625 |
| March 2024 | $2,669 |
| April 2024 | $2,503 |
| May 2024 | $2,700 |
| June 2024 | $2,646 |
| July 2024 | $2,700 |
| August 2024 | $2,675 |
| September 2024 | $2,718 |
| October 2024 | $2,786 |
| November 2024 | $2,547 |
| December 2024 | $2,421 |
| January 2025 | $2,498 |
| February 2025 | $2,454 |
| March 2025 | $2,486 |
| April 2025 | $2,479 |
| May 2025 | $2,605 |
| June 2025 | $2,822 |
| July 2025 | $2,764 |
| August 2025 | $2,719 |
| September 2025 | $2,560 |
| October 2025 | $2,504 |
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| November 2023 | $3,032 |
| December 2023 | $2,943 |
| January 2024 | $2,668 |
| February 2024 | $2,400 |
| March 2024 | $2,466 |
| April 2024 | $2,497 |
| May 2024 | $2,750 |
| June 2024 | $2,612 |
| July 2024 | $3,212 |
| August 2024 | $3,025 |
| September 2024 | $2,850 |
| October 2024 | $3,026 |
| November 2024 | $2,727 |
| December 2024 | $2,459 |
| January 2025 | $2,506 |
| February 2025 | $2,498 |
| March 2025 | $2,470 |
| April 2025 | $2,304 |
| May 2025 | $2,398 |
| June 2025 | $2,969 |
| July 2025 | $2,635 |
| August 2025 | $2,545 |
| September 2025 | $2,550 |
| October 2025 | $2,550 |
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Can I afford to live at 224 Laurel St?
Bedrooms
1 bedroomRent-to-income ratio
30%
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Recommended income
$78,000/yr
With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $78,000 annually to afford this 1-bedroom monthly rent price of $1,950.
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Rent history
The increase or decrease in monthly rent compared to the previous listing price.| Bath | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Last month | $2,500 | 1 bed | 1 bath | ||
| Last month | $2,200 | Studio | 1 bath | ||
| 1 year ago | $2,900 | 1 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 1 year ago | $2,450 | 1 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 3 years ago | $1,950 | 1 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 3 years ago | $2,834 | 1 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 3 years ago | $1,995 | 1 bed | 1 bath |
Schools near 224 Laurel St
Monarch Community Elementary School
840 n branciforte ave
santa cruz, CA, 95062
K-5Public
Alternative Family Education
840 n branciforte ave
santa cruz, CA, 95062
K-12Public
B
Westlake Elementary School
1000 high st
santa cruz, CA, 95060
K-5Public
A-
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Getting around Santa Cruz near 224 Laurel St
Walking
7/10
Grab your reusable bags–many shops and stores are within walking distance.
Driving
10/10
Commuting is easy with multiple accessible routes and plenty of parking.
Cycling
9/10
Helmets on–you can get anywhere in this cyclist-friendly, well-connected area.
Transit
8/10
Popular public transit options are just a short walk from this location.
Points of interest for 224 Laurel St, Santa Cruz
Groceries
9/10
At least one supermarket within a 10-minute walk
Shopping
6/10
Several shops within a few minutes’ walk
Cafes
6/10
Some cafés within a few minutes’ walk
Restaurants
7/10
Variety of restaurants within a few minutes' walk
Primary schools
7/10
At least one elementary school within a 15-minute walk
High schools
8/10
At least one high school within a 15-minute walk
Nightlife
10/10
Exceptional variety of bars right within a few minutes’ walk
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